Showing Respect , Sincerity and Gratitude

Through my family education, my mother had instilled some simple concepts of expressing the above aspects.

Given scenario : 1) If someone is to hold a formal dinner or wedding dinner, it is always BEST to pass the invitations face to face. It reveals the sincerity of inviting the guest or friends for the dinner. Non-verbally, we are showing how important they are and how much we wish them to attend for the dinner.
2) During special occasions in Chinese Culture, even if I am away due to work or studies causing me to miss out on these occasions, I am required to call my elders such as grandparents, aunts and uncles to wish them.

Through my PERSONAL experience, especially getting into a relationship, it always turns out better if I am to ask things in person rather through the phone or SMS or the internet. Still, these situations can only be judged from your own perspective pending on the situation that you are in. Some people might find it easier to avoid conflicts by just sending a SMS or an email. Apologies are BEST delivered in person.

Just for thoughts : i) if you were to ask a girl to be your girlfriend, would you do it through the phone, in person or the internet or by texting?
ii) if you were to apologize to your colleague, how would you do it? Over a meal?
iii) if you were to invite friends and relatives for your birthday party, how would you do it? An invitation formally done? Or through the phone?
iv) Why must interviews be done face to face?

Different approaches in these scenarios will send out non-verbal signals in affecting your image and impression in other’s view. How we portray ourselves amongst our friends and family is VERY important, and it can be done with proper communication channels and mediums.